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Critics say it's another damning example of ministers failing to protect the interests of all those at the 250-year-old site - dubbed the 'spiritual home of the Royal Marines' - ahead of its eventual closure.

The ageing barracks is undergoing much needed maintenance work

A Plymouth marine, who did not wish to be named, lifted the lid on the situation he and fellow troops had been left in.

"We have no hot water at Stonehouse Barracks; hasn't worked for weeks," he said.

"Got it working and now it's broken again. Been told 10 days to fix until we have hot water again.

"It's really important to note that the situation isn't because of the people who keep that incredible old building working - but because the Government isn't investing enough money in the facilities, to bring them up to scratch; and it doesn't have a plan about where the Royal Marines will be based (long-term).

An MoD spokesperson said: "We can confirm planned maintenance work is currently ongoing at Stonehouse Barracks.

"Staff were made aware of the work in advance in order to minimise disruption and were advised about alternative hot water facilities to use on site.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and are working to re-open the facilities as quickly as possible."